Primary Candidate Analysis, Part 3

The third part of my primary candidate analysis focuses on the late-primary money situation. The ratings are based ONLY on the 11-Day Pre Primary Report filed by each candidate with the State Board of Elections. This filing covers the period from roughly Friday, August 14th until Friday, September 4th. The next filing is the 10-Day Post Primary Report due on September 25th.

Alfonso Davis

Alfonso Davis’ campaign account had $4,464.07 in it at the beginning of this period. After $1,150.00 in contributions and $2,290.58 in expenses, Alfonso had $3,323.49 left in the account at the end of this period.

View the Report Summary for Alfonso Davis here.

Alfonso Davis managed to raise and spend even less than Carmen Harlow. Not good.

Rating: 2/5.

Carmen Harlow

Carmen Harlow’s campaign account had $520.28 in it at the beginning of this period. After $3,450.00 in contributions and $3,662.30 in expenses, Harlow had $307.98 left in the account at the end of this period.

View the Report Summary for Carmen Harlow here.

Harlow’s financial situation is dire. No further explanation is needed

Rating: 1/5.

Otis Jennings

Otis Jennings’ campaign account had $125,084.60 in it at the beginning of this period. After $34,075.00 in contributions and $21,400.91 in expenses, Otis had $137,758.69 left in the account at the end of this period.

View the Report Summary for Otis Jennings here.

Otis is the clear fundraising leader on the Republican side and due to a low burn rate, is in the best financial shape of any candidate moving forward, though he has surely spent a big chunk of his cash since this filing.

Rating: 4/5.

Steve Kimatian

Steve Kimatian’s campaign account had $41,954.25 in it at the beginning of this period. After $0.00 in contributions and $0.00 in expenses, Kimatian had $41,954.25 left in the account at the end of this period.

View the Report Summary for Steve Kimatian here.

These numbers don’t pass the smell test. Kimatian didn’t raise or spend any money in a three week period leading into the final month of the primary season? What is he doing?

Rating: 1/5.

Stephanie Miner

Stephanie Miner’s campaign account had $246,909.66 in it at the beginning of this period. After $28,185.00 in contributions and $241,923.53 in expenses, Stephanie had $33,182.32 left in the account at the end of this period.

View the Report Summary for Stephanie Miner here.

Stephanie has clearly been saving her money for the primary. She also burned through almost all of it battling Joe Nicoletti. If Stephanie makes it through the primary, she will have to start fundraising from scratch for the general election.

Rating: 3/5.

Joe Nicoletti

Joe Nicoletti’s campaign account had $181,555.99 in it at the beginning of this period. After $47,925.00 in contributions and $174,376.03 in expenses, Nicoletti had $55,104.96 left in the account at the end of this period.

View the Report Summary for Joe Nicoletti here.

Joe is in the same boat as Stephanie. This primary has wiped out his campaign account, but he is in slightly better shape moving forward, though both Nicoletti and Stephanie may face a slight cash disadvantage initially if either one is to face Otis Jennings in the general election.

Rating: 3/5.